Is Isopropyl Linoleate safe in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Linoleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isopropyl Linoleate
Also known as: BRN 1880297, Ceraphyl IPL, EINECS 245-289-6, Isopropyl linolate, Linoleic acid, isopropyl ester (+1 more)
INCI: ISOPROPYL LINOLEATE
Isopropyl Linoleate (CAS 22882-95-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
propan-2-yl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate
InChIKey
XEIOPEQGDSYOIH-MURFETPASA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR initially found insufficient data (1992); subsequently reviewed under Amended Alkyl Esters assessment (2012) and found safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isopropyl Linoleate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isopropyl Linoleate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
BRN 1880297
Ceraphyl IPL
EINECS 245-289-6
Isopropyl linolate
Linoleic acid, isopropyl ester
UNII-4MW1E9AT4H
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Binder
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Linoleate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Linoleate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Linoleate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Linoleate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 22882-95-7.
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